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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

The handwriting of distinguished
Bostonians is usually more delicate and
perspicuous than that of distinguished
New Workers, as any one who has ever
received epistles from Mr.. Lowell, DR..
Holmes, Professor Norton, or the late
Mr.. Longfellow will testify. More pains
is taken in forming the letters, and the
total result wears an air rather of neat
ness than of dispatch. Why this is so has
never been explained.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

king Christian TX, of Denmark,
famous for having married off his chill
dren so well, intends to be in London on
the occasion of Queen Victoria's jubilee.
He is the only sovereign living who was
present on the occasion of Her Maiesty's
accession in 1887. The Princess of Wales
and the Empress of Russia are his daugh-
tiers.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

1.-THE Star Spangled Banner" was
written by Francis Scott Key, while
watching the bombardment of Fort Nc
Henry. He was in a small vessel among
the British ships and he saw his country
men win the victory. All through the
fight he watched anxiously to see if the
flag was still standing, looking for it at
night by the flash of the bombshells and
anxiously awaiting the dawn. The song
was printed in the Baltimore Amer
lean eight days after the battle, under
the title of The Defense OF Fort Nc
Henry"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

Lady Wilde-mother of Oscar Wilde
and wife of Sir William Wilde-who is
known all over Ireland as "Speranza," the
name over which she wrote revolutionary
poems during the Young Ireland rebellion
in 1848, is said to be in absolute want in
London. For six years she has not re-
ceived penny Of rent, owing to the land
war, yet she wouldn't consent to single
eviction on her estate.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

"A story is told that Browning, din
ing with some Americans, when the con-
versation turned on the recent interest in
his poems, asked one of his guests, res
ident of New York. if he knew in what
city on this side of the Atlantic the largest
number of his books were sold. The gen.
tleman replied that he should like to
think it was his own, but that he sup
posed he must say Boston, upon which
Browning quietly corrected him by say
ing, ooh, no; it is Chicago"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

DR.. Albert Kellogg, who died
short time ago at Alameda, Cal, was the
first person to describe accurately to the
world the "big Trees" which he did in
General Fremont's report to Congress Of
his explorations. He was an associate of
Audubon in Texas at the time of its an
nexation to the United States, and he was
the botanist OF the first government ex-
petition to Alaska after the purchase of
that territory.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

1t is told of the late DIR. Winter
Hamilton, of Brighton, England, that
one day he went into the town to buy
fish. The fshmonger was female mem
Der of the Society of Friends. Having
made his purchase, he requested ner to
send it to his house. "What is thy adj
dress?" asked she. He replied: ''Di-
rect it to the Rev. W. Hamilton, at such
a place" She hesitated little, and
then, taking a card and pen and ink,
she handed them to him, and said, "Per-
haps thou wilt reverence thyself."
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

There is to be a choir Of nearly
$50 voices at the jubilee thanksgiving SER
vice in Westminster Abbey, and singers
are to be placed in the galleries on each
side of the chancel. The Queen is to sit
in the coronation chair, with royalties
her in one transept will be the House of
Lords and in the other the House of
Commons, placed on tiers of seats, so
that her Majesty will have high Court
of Parliament on both sides, and she will
be in full view of every legislator.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-05-21

- When Benjamin Disraeli was
young man he bet pair OF gloves with
friend on the QUESTION whether wreath Of
primroses worn by yonng lady were
natural or artificial. They proved to be
natural, and the young lady gave him
one of the flowers, which he preserved
carefully as souvenir. That incident
was the beginning of bis love of prim-
roses, and now the Primrose League,
founded in memory of him, is one of the
most potent factors in English politics.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17
UN1vERsALIsT GENERAL CONVENTION
RECEIPTS FOR AUGUST.

ANNUAL CoNTRIBUTIoNs.-Bef, re, 81, 653. 06
Corfu, N. Y, $50; North Salem. N. Y, TO-; Hud
son, N. Y, 49,; Claremont, N. H.. 80; Hunting
ton, N. Y, $50; Bellows Falls. VT. g.. Deering
Me-, g.: Boston. Ind, s.; Muncie, Ind, 25.
Hamilton. N. Y, s.; Standing Stone, Pa, 5
Total "a, S11.06.
MISSIONARY BoxEs.-Before, $750.93; Yer
mont Convention, 1920; Indiana Convention
%. Total S784.13.
YOUNG PEOPLES MISSIONARY AssoCIA.
TIoNs.-Before $290.22; Avon, H., 2.25; Mime
apolis, Mimi, Church of the Redeemer, 2S 33
Total S320.S0.
THEOLOGICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND.-Bef
$3,46 90; Returned loans, w. l08; Mich. 81. 10
Ind. TO-; Total returned loans. 81, l95.6sl; In
terest 80; 1885,; 2l.35. Total. So, sO9.51.
MURRAY CENTENARY FUND.-Before, ST.
3O2.35; Interest, 1885,. 49,; so; los. Total, ST.
679S5.
GUM MINISTERIAL RELIEF FUND.-Before
$69O.67; Rev. DIR. Cantwell $I00; Communion
offering, Indiana Convention. 1885; Interest,
g.; 2lO.; $40. Total, $923.42.
CHURCH EXTENSION FUND.-Before, $112. SO;
Interest 8. Total, $ll5.S3.
FOREIGN MISSIONS FUND.--As before, S1l7, 70
wAvERLY QowN FUND.-As before, $500.
OSHKOSH (WIs.) FUND.-As before, 81, 1913. 70
In all, eleven months, $2O,7Ol.12.
G. L. DEMAREsT, Secretary.
Manchester, N. Fl.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17
Fort Scott, Kansas.

The city of Fort Scott, Kan, is evidently to
become most important manufacturing CEN
ter in the southwest. 1t has unrivaled natur-
al advantages. Coal crops out on the surface
and Is being extensively mined. Natural gas
abounds, and Is used in the city for both heat
ing and lighting Flint glass sand abounds
and eastern parties are putting up $4,000
plant to make glass. Many flourishing factor
les are in operation and more are continually
coming. Fort Scott is admirably supplied
with railways. 1t now has the Missouri, Kan
sas and Texas r. r. the st. Louis, Fort Scott
and Western, the Kansas City, Fort Scott and
Gulf r. r. and the Kansas Nebraska and
Dakota X. r. Three more are building, the
great Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe, the
Chicago, Alton and St. Louis, and the New Or
leans, Natchez and Fort Scott r. r. Fort Scott
will become the natural commercial metro
polls of large scope of the richest country in
southeastern Kansas and southwestern Mis-
souri,. It is growing at tremendous pace and
is one of the finest points in or near which to
locate that the West affords. Attention is
called to the advertisement in another column
of s. F. Scott & Co.. Real Estate agents. Fort
Scott. Kan, who are large dealers, thoroughly
reliable men, and who will be glad to answer
any inquiries. 1t should not be forgotten
that though Fort Scott is busy manufactur-
ing and commercial center, throbbing with
life and tremendous energy, there is not a
saloon within it's boarders to tempt the young
aud unwary, and church, school and social
privileges are of very superior order.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17
"GO HEAL THYSEIFiu

"Old Pluto" and " Proserpine" are two
of the most wonderful medical Springs on
the Continent. They are located on the Or
leans, West Baden and French Lick branch
of the Monon Route IL. N. A. & @. Ry),
about forty-eight miles north of Louisville,
KY, and in the midst of delightful scener,
and interesting historical locality. There are
two groups of Springs, one at West Baden,
and one at French Lick, Ind. The waters of
these springs are making miraculous cures
even in the severest cases of Bright's Disease.
Scrofula and Rheumatism. Send your name
and address, enclosing two cents in postage,
to E. o. Mccormick, Gen'l Pass. Ag't Monon
Route, Adams Exp. Bldg, Chicago, who will
send you an elegantly illustrated book giving
complete analysis and full particulars OF
these life-giving waters.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

will be run to that point, starting October 10
and IL, on all roads from all points west of
the Ohio river. Kearney has just completed
the development of her remarkable water
power. She is the minneapolis of Nebras
ka," and must rapidly take rank as a great
Western manufacturing center. Parties in
terested should address Mr.. H. G. Wiley,
secretary and general manager of the Kear-
ney Land and Investment Company, Kear-
ney, Nebraska, for full information. This
company is composed of the leading and
best men in the city and is entirely trust wor-
thy. &*#
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

The tornado which visited Ohio last
week originated in Southern Michigan.
1t first struck Sylvania, q village ten
miles north of Toledo, blowing down two
gas we'll derricks and wrenching boiler
from it's brick foundation. Three horses
in wooded pasture were killed by fall
ing trees. All tall trees were levelled,
but the lower ones were spared. A brick
school house at Niche was destroyed.
The track of the tornado was south by
east from Toledo along the line of the
Toledo and Ohio Central road. The
track Of the storm can be followed as far
as the eye can reach. It is from one to
two hundred yards wide. No fences or
tall trees are standing in this track. Corn
is scattered and houses and barns are un-
rooted for miles.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17
Great Auction Sale
or CITY PROPERTY
On OCTOBER "A AND is, 1887.
KEARNEY's WATER POWER.

KEARNEY is Is years old 1t is 200 miles
west of Omaha, on the Platte River, at the
junction of the Union Pacific R. R. and the B
& M X. X. burlington system) In near
prospect are the Missouri Pacific, the Rock
Island and the Atcbison & Topeka systems. 1t
has 1000 population. Till this year. itse rowth
has been that of typical, pushing Western
city. This year its progress is phenomenaly
rapid. After four years toll. and the outlay
of over 100000 of public and private funds. its
water power has been magnifcently deve-
oped, conveying the waters OF the Platte River
over dam with 70 feet fall, conveniently near
the heart of the city. Turbine water wheels
are being put in, and all arrangements are
about completed for supplying mills and fac
tories of all sorts with practically unlimited
water power, at trifing expense.
City Real Estate has doubled and quadrupled
in value in a few months, and advances rapidly
every month. To protect the public against
extortion, and to encourage outside capital
lists, investors and manufacturers TO visit
Kearney. THE KEARNEY LAND AND INVEST
MENT COMPANY, composed of men whose large
local business interest lies in promoting
rapid development of the city, purchased a
large body of land in the heart of the city,
have arranged excursions at reduced rates on
all roads, and on October l4th and 18th, 1887,
will conduct public sale, when nearly 800
business and residence lots, and factory sites,
among the choicest the city affords, will be
sold under the hammer for whatever they
may bring, on very easy terms. This proper
ty must double in value in few months.
Kearney will be manufacturing and whole
sale center of 5000 to 100000 population in a
very few years. No other point in hundreds
of miles in any direction, has equal facilities
for great growth. lis in the midst of a won
dertully rich farming country. where lands
are st IL very cheap. COME TO KEARNEY.
Remember, excursion reduced rate 30-day
tickets will be sold on all roads west of the
Ohio River. Arrange your Western excursion
trip so you can be with us at Kearney. October
14th anc 18th, at our great sale, Please write
for fuller information. Our illuetrar ed de-
scriptive circular, "All About Kearney," glad
ly sent free. Address
n. G. WILEY, Sec'y and Genl Manager,
Kearney Land and Investment Co.,
kearney, Neb.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

AN Atlanta special, of Sept II, says:
The Glenn aDti-coeducationa bill, which
has lain in the committee. room of the
Senate for some weeks, will come up for
consideration to-day, the Committee on
Education having submitted substitute
The bill in it's modified form provides
that if any institution supported wholly
or in part by the State shall receive both
white and colored pupils, the States aid
shall be Immediately withdrawn; also, that
no person educated at an institution re-
ceiving both white and colored pup lis,
shall be eligible as teacher in the pub
lie schools. The idea of the advocates of
the measure is to rush it through quietly
There is a tacit understanding that there
will be no debate. Both Governor Cor
don and Colonel Glenn have been urged
to allow the bill to go by default. But
the matter is beyond the control of either.
1t is an open secret that Governor Gordon
rather desires it to pass, SO that he can
veto it,
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17
PEoRIA's GREETING.

The Peoria Universalist Parish sends greet
ing to all sister churches throughout the State,
and cordially invites all delegates and friends
of the Universalist Church to accept the hos
pitality of its people during the coming Con-
vention. Delegates and friends leaving the
cars in the Union, or Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy Depots. will take Depot, Maine street
and Bluff horse-csrs to church on Maine street.
Those leaving car on Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific Depot will walk two blocks to
Adams street, where they will take Depot,
Maine street and Bluff horse-cars TO church
on Maine street, where a committee will meet
and assign them to places of entertainment.
GEORGE b. STOCKING.
Pastor Of Bradley Memorial tUniuersaIisp
Church.
P.s. All expecting to trend the Conven-
ton are requested to send their names TO Rev.
George b. Stocking as soon after Sept. IS as
practicable.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

SENATOR RIDDLEBERGER, of Virginia,
has, in most unique way, prevented the
sale of intoxicating liquors at the Shen-
andoah agricultural fair, to be held this
week. The privilege Of selling liquors on
the ground during the fair was adver-
tised to be sold to the highest bidder.
Senator Riddleberger entered the race
and bought the privilege. He then de
clared that the building heretofore used
as bsr-room should be closed. and the
annual home gathering of the farmers be
free from the temptations that have here
tofore attended it. Score one for Rid
dlahergarl
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17
WEDNESDAY EVENING MEETINGS.

hEDEEMER. CHICAGO.
SEPT. H-Responsibilitie of the Church
aye are the body of Christi Cor. xiii 81.
SEPT. 2l-Fearlessness, 81 will fear no evil
-Ps. xiii L.
SEPT. 2S-Christian Kindness BE We kind
to one another."-Eph. iv: 80.
OCT. 5-Holiness. 1T is written, Be We holy
i Peter i Is.
CT 12-God Refuge. The Eternal God is
thy refuge. "-Deut xxxiii: 27.
OCT. 19-God as Teacher. II will instruct
thee."-Ps. xxi 8.
OCT. 26-The Testimony of Experience. I'VE
know that we are of God."-I John v 49,
Nov. 2-Spiritual Refinement. "Behold,
have refined thee."-Isa. xviii 10.
Nov. 9-The Joy of Religion. "Let the
saints be joyful."-Ps. cxlix 5.
Nov. 16-Sinless Anger. BE We angry and
sin not" -Eph iv: 26
Nov. 23.-Sound words persus Cant. Hold
fast the form of sound words. III Tim. ID.
Nov. 30-The Progressive Life. Go on unto
perfection" Heb. VII: l.
DEC. THE Great Redemption. I will re
deem thee from death."-Hosea xiii: IA.
Dec. 14-Infrmities. 1.-THE Spirit helpeth
our infirmities. Rom. viii :: 26.
DEC. 2l-Gifts for Jesus. 'They presented
unto him gifts.'-Matt. ii: IL.
Dec. 2S-Future Hopes from Past Expert
ence. 'The Lord hath blessed me hitherto
Josh. xvii: IA.
The members of the congregation of the
Church of the Redeemer and the people of the
community, are cordially invited to attend
these meetings. and TO assist the pastor in
making them interesting and profitable.
Meetings begin promptly at o'clock p. M.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

Corn October at 41@B@421s,, No.
vember at 4216@4214c, Dscem Der at Az e
@424c, May at 454@451Sr. Closed at
42c for October, 421ss for November,
1870 for Decem Ger, 45$sc for May.
Oats -September2 518c, Octobe 1880,
November 26@261sc, May 30c.
Barley-September and December de-
livery sold at the one price-67c. There
were no sales for October, and it was
nominal at 64c. Transactions were light.
Sales by sample we're: No poor to good
40@431ac, choice 44@46c. No 3 poor to
good 46@50c, very good 51@56c, choice
57@59c, fancy 60@63o.
Provisions were weaker, and trading
dragged all day. Hogs were lower at
the yards. Scalpers unloaded all the
market would take, and the result was a
decline of 1715c on January pork. Sc on
lard and 715c on January short ribs, DC
tober remaining steady. Shippers bought
cash lard quite freely, but the inquiry
for meats was lighter. Short ribs for
October sold at $8.7716@890 and closed
at $3.50, January at Sc. 50@6.55 and
closed at $3.50. Lard sold at IS 5712@
$50 for October, $6.60@6621s for Jsnu-
airy. Pork sold at Sl2 60@12.70 for Jan.
uary and closed at $3.50.
Other Markets.
The principal wheat markets were
weaker and 1000 lower.
Wheat-For October closed in New
York at 1890, Baltimore at 7S4c, st
Louis at 691ac, Detroit at 741so, Duluth
at 724c, Milwaukee at $3.50, Toledo at
741sc.
Corn For October closed in New
York at 501ac, Baltimore at 1870, st
Louis at 3S56c.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

FOREIGN. - Ireland.-In political
riot in Mitchellstown last week between
the police and the Nationalist, who un-
dertook to hold meeting in defiance of
the public authorities, two men were
killed and fifty. four officers and $50 civ
ilians were wounded. The riot has caus-
ed great excitement throughout Ireland,
and, indeed, throughout Great Britain.
The London Globe says that Mr.. O'Brien
and his friends have at last succeeded
in bringing about bloodshed. Upon them
rests the entire moral responsibility for
the death of those killed at Mitchellstown.
Per contra, the Dublin Freeman's Jour
nal says: 1.-THE blood stain is indelibly
attached to Mr.. Balfour, Chief Secretary
for Ireland, and to the government"
The Journal accuses the officials of send
ing force of police and reporter TO
Mitchellstown, on whose evidence the
warrants against Mr.. O'Brien and Mr..
Vaudeville, the Poor Law guardian, were
issued for the special purpose of exasper-
sting the crowd.
Mr.. w. 8. O'Brien, of United Ire.
land, the organ of the Nationalist, did
not appear for trial last week. He has
since been arrested.-It was expected
that the Mitchellstown riot would come
up for consideration in the House of
Commons on Monday night and that
Mr.. Gladstone would be heard from in
condemnation of the action of the con-
stabulary in firing upon the people,
Two officers we're killed by Moonlight
ers" near Ennis, County Glare, Ireland,
Sunday night, and eight suspected per-
cons are under arrest.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

THE MARKETS. - Chicago, Mon
day afternoon, Sept. H. The afternoon
business on Change was marked with
considerable activity. The effect was to
press prices down, and it was attended
with some success. Wheat, corn and
oats were fractionslly lower and provis-
ions also declined slightly.
No. Wheat-September closed nom-
inslly at 684@ $3.50, October sold at
694@692s and 5Sc closing inside. No.
vember at II and 7l1S@714c, December
at 1925 and 725S@72Ac. May at 1917
and 791S@794c. All futures closed III
the lowest points touched.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17
CWITHIN @. SHORTLIDGES
MEDIA ACADEMY, AT MEDIA, PENN.
Mar PhilndaInhio |

-
MEDIA ACADEMY, AT MEDIA, PENN.
Near Philadelphia.
Thirty minutes from Broad Street Station.
One of the best equipped and best managed
Schools. ALI students board with the Prin-
cipal. Teachers all men and graduates of
Harvard Yale, Princeton, University of
Penns., or other first class Colleges. Fine
buildings, single, double or commune Ating
rooms, with ample bath accommodations.
Every room has in it a steam radiator and is
completely furnished. New Athletic Grounds.
Gymnasium refitted and heated by steam.
Best instruction, best care. best table. Spe-
cial opportunities for apt students to advan ce
rapidly. Special private tutoring for back
ward boys. Patrons students may select
any studies or choose an English, Scientific,
Business, College Preparatory, or Civil En-
cheering course. New Physical and Chem
ical Laboratory, with twenty four cases. Su-
perior Practical Business Department in
Commercial course with Bank, Offices, Tele-
graphy, Shorthand, Type-writing, &C., &c.
More fully supplied with apparatus than any
other College-ftting or Commercial School
in the United States. Twelve teachers for
about eighty students. Every teacher de-
votes his whole time to one or two subjects.
Media Academy affords every home comfort,
the best education and the best training A
fixed price covers every expense, even books.
No extras except for music. No incidental
expenses. No examination for admission.
New illustrated catalogue sent free to any
address.
SWI1H1N @. SHORTLIDGE, ABB, Am.
Harvard GRADUATED, Media, Penn.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

THERE is great excitement at Blue
Island over a fatal disease which has
been spreading among the cattle for the
last few days, and those residents who
are fortunate enough to be the owners OF
COWS, are not little exercised over what
they insist is Texas fever. Several deaths
have occurred since Thursday morning
Of last week and the symptoms manifest
ed are similar to those shown in cattle
which have been afflicted and died from
that fever.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17
MICHIGAN CONVENTION.

The annual session will be held in Hillsdale,
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Octo.
Der IL. IL. ID. The Convention will organize on
Tuesday at 1880 A. NJ. and will be composed
a. OF all ordained Universalist clergymen in
theState in its fellowship and actively engaged
In the ministry; e. OF the officers of the
Convention; 81 Ofthree lay delegates from
each parish and two lay delegates from each
Association. Reduced railroad fares will be
secured and full program win be duly an
nounced. CHARLES FLUHRER, Secretary.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

Ex-GovERNoR WILLIAM AIKEN died,
Sept. 7, at his country place at Flat Rock,
N. O., aged 81. He was Governor OF
South Carolina in 1884, and Congress-
man from 1851 TO 1857. He was the large.
est stakeholder in the State, and was a
successful rice planter. He consistently
opposed notification and secession, and
took no part in politics after leaving Con-
gress. He was also one of the first ap-
pointed trustees of the Peabody fund.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

WANTED-Agents in every town and village
W to sell our New Christmas Books %
selling from so cts. to $3.50, One woman with
family writes that she averaged 81 90 day
last year, from September until Christmas
solo So the first week in village of 200 TRY
it in your school district if no more. You can
make from $25 to $500.
CASSELL & co. Limited, s22 Broadway, NY.
40 Deaxborn St., Chicago ILL.,
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17
WINCHESTER to9 ASSOCIATION.

The Winchester Association will hold its
thirty-ntnth annual session at westville,
Champaign Co., o., beginning on Friday, Sept
16, and continuing over Sunday. The Asso.
citation comprises the following churches:
Alder Chapel, London, Plain City, harrisburg,
Springfield, Woodstock and westville. Each
church is entitled to three delegates. 1t is
hoped that they may be represented by full
delegation. S. DARROw, Secretary.